Award

Call Off from Framework for Provision of Temporary Legal Staff - Lawyer - AK

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

22 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process titled "Call Off from Framework for Provision of Temporary Legal Staff - Lawyer - AK." This contract falls under the industry category of general public services and is geographically located in the UKM region, specifically Aberdeen. The procurement followed an open procedure, culminating in an award announced on 22nd January 2026. The Scottish Government sought to procure temporary legal services, and the process is governed by public law, with the Edinburgh Sheriff Court serving as a review body.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in legal staffing services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Service Care Solutions Ltd, which has been successfully awarded the contract for £79,930.98. Such contracts are ideal for companies capable of providing skilled legal professionals on a temporary basis. Engaging in this procurement process can aid businesses in expanding their market presence within government contracts, especially those with the capability to meet specific legal service requirements in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call Off from Framework for Provision of Temporary Legal Staff - Lawyer - AK

Notice Description

Call Off from Framework for Provision of Temporary Legal Staff - Lawyer - AK

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from Framework for Provision of Temporary Legal Services - Lawyer - AK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821361
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547760
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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